
Compare 9 headstart programs in Youngstown. Average rating: 3.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Youngstown has 9 licensed headstart programs with 210 parent reviews averaging 3.9/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 37% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 44502 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
2935 Market Street, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently perfect 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational programs. Parents highlight the center's ability to make children feel like family and report significant developmental progress, particularly in their preschool program. The center uses Brightwheel for daily communication and goes above and beyond with special occasions.
3125 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Christine's Early Childhood Learning Center in Youngstown receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents highlight the loving learning environment, diverse activities including Spanish lessons and field trips, and the school's success in addressing separation anxiety and individual child needs.
6809 Market St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Boardman United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong director leadership, and clean environment. Parents report their children are learning significantly and appreciate the effective communication between staff and families. The facility offers ample parking with handicap accessibility.
1420 Dogwood Lane, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise Center for Community Empowerment as an excellent daycare with caring staff and a welcoming environment. Reviews highlight the facility's commitment to learning, flexibility in working with families, and creating a nurturing community for children.
200 E Wood St, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Choffin Career and Technical Center receives consistently positive feedback from students and community partners. Reviews highlight excellent instructors, supportive staff, and well-structured programs that prepare students for careers and exams. The facility is noted as clean with caring teachers who take time to help students understand material.
3300 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children
Zion Christian Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's professionalism, care, and cleanliness. However, one review raises concerns about the administrator's behavior and decision-making affecting a child's experience.
242 S Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 141 children
Parents praise Austintown Community Church Preschool's welcoming environment and compassionate staff. The preschool emphasizes learning through play, outdoor activities, field trips, and social interaction. Families appreciate the church community's inclusive atmosphere and the quality of the educational program.
425 Crestview Drive, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Creative Corner Learning Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care, and ability to make children feel safe and loved. The center is noted for going above expectations and balancing structured learning with creativity and play. One negative review was submitted without details.
1463 Shields Rd, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Creative Corner Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality learning experiences. Parents highlight that children are happy, feel loved, and excited to attend. One negative review was submitted without specific details.
1944 S. Meridian, Youngstown, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Heaven's Little Angels Child Care & Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, benefit from quality curriculum and activities, and experience strong communication with teachers. The center is noted for accommodating special needs children and working flexibly with family schedules.
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Youngstown
Top qualities mentioned across 210 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Youngstown, based on parent reviews
Youngstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44511 | 7 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 44512 | 5 | 4.02 | 2 | |
| 44502 | 10 | 3.69 | 3 | |
| 44505 | 9 | 3.67 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Youngstown (23–165 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
2
Highest rated daycares in Youngstown based on parent reviews
880 E. Indianola Ave., Youngstown, OH
One parent highlights the program as a strong resource for children with autism, noting patient teachers who work on the child's level. Another review praises the staff, including a principal named Ms. Katie, and mentions available sports activities.
1406 Dogwood Dr, Youngstown, OH
One parent highlights the center's caring staff, healthy meals, and strong communication regarding child development, while another notes that the program's expectations for parental involvement in weekly assignments feel excessive and stressful for working families. A third reviewer reports significant administrative failures, including errors in file management and coordination with external therapy services for a child with autism.
3660 Shirley Rd., Youngstown, OH
5555 Market St., Youngstown, OH
345 Oak Hill, Youngstown, OH
One parent describes an amazing experience, while others report significant issues with administrative organization and communication. Complaints include lost paperwork, rude staff behavior, and unresponsiveness during the enrollment process.
939 Wilkinson Ave, Youngstown, OH
One parent describes a positive experience, stating it is a good school, while others report negative interactions with staff, including perceived hostility from receptionists and unfulfilled promises regarding enrollment assistance. These conflicting accounts highlight issues with front-desk attitude and follow-through on enrollment inquiries.
There are 9 headstart programs in Youngstown, Ohio, making up 17% of the 53 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Youngstown have an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 37% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 210 parent reviews. Parents in Youngstown most frequently praise daycares for good school environment, safe environment, and children excited to attend.
When choosing a daycare in Youngstown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the program as a strong resource for children with autism, noting patient teachers who work on the child's level. Another review praises the staff, including a principal named Ms. Katie, and mentions available sports activities.
One parent highlights the center's caring staff, healthy meals, and strong communication regarding child development, while another notes that the program's expectations for parental involvement in weekly assignments feel excessive and stressful for working families. A third reviewer reports significant administrative failures, including errors in file management and coordination with external therapy services for a child with autism.
One parent describes an amazing experience, while others report significant issues with administrative organization and communication. Complaints include lost paperwork, rude staff behavior, and unresponsiveness during the enrollment process.
One parent describes a positive experience, stating it is a good school, while others report negative interactions with staff, including perceived hostility from receptionists and unfulfilled promises regarding enrollment assistance. These conflicting accounts highlight issues with front-desk attitude and follow-through on enrollment inquiries.
Parent feedback for this Head Start location is mixed, with one reviewer describing it as a good school while others report negative interactions with staff and overall dissatisfaction with the enrollment process. These contrasting experiences highlight significant concerns regarding front desk attitude and administrative responsiveness.
One parent reports a positive experience, describing the school as good, while two others cite negative interactions, including an unwelcoming receptionist who failed to assist with enrollment and a general disappointment with the program quality at a different location.
One parent reports a positive experience, describing the school as good, while others cite significant dissatisfaction with administrative interactions and overall program quality. Specific complaints include rude reception staff, unresponsiveness, and a general feeling that better alternatives exist.
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